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The Cradle
The Cradle
Author: Patrick Somerville
Early one summer morning, Matthew Bishop kisses his still-sleeping wife Marissa, gets dressed and eases his truck through Milwaukee, bound for the highway. His wife, pregnant with their first child, has asked him to find the antique cradle taken years before by her mother Caroline when she abandoned Marissa, never to contact her daughter again. ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780316036122
ISBN-10: 0316036129
Publication Date: 3/9/2009
Pages: 208
Rating:
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
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3.3 stars, based on 26 ratings
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 0
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Helpful Score: 2
This is a beautifully written debut novel. It is two stories that eventually merge into a poignant conclusion. The main character, Matt, has an essence of goodness and a heart that makes the book unforgettable. My only regret was that this book ended. I will remember it for a long time, which is surely the measure of a truly good book. I look forward to reading more by this very talented author.
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Helpful Score: 2
Their are no words that are more fitting for this book in my mind than Beautiful. The wrting is sweet, insightfull, rich and full of life. You read the 200 pages in less than two days and only a day if you have the time. You can not put this book down one word makes it impossible to resist the next. The story is simple but oh so complex, the word choice could not be more perfect, crafted with the expertice of an master. This is Patrick's first novel but I would challenge anyone who could say this is not written like someone's 10th novel it is just brilliant. Enjoy.
bellasgranny avatar reviewed The Cradle on + 468 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Although the premise sounded intriguing, I abandoned this one about half way through. I couldn't muster up the interest in the outcome to continue.
reviewed The Cradle on + 379 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This is a beautifully written debut novel. It is two stories that eventually merge into a poignant conclusion. The main character, Matt, has an essence of goodness and a heart that makes the book unforgettable. My only regret was that this book ended. I will remember it for a long time, which is surely the measure of a truly good book. I look forward to reading more by this very talented author.
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Good story but a frustrating ending that brings more questions than it answers. Disappointing.
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Quick read, and easy to get involved in.


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